DIOCESE OF TZANEEN
PATRONS:
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart St Joseph
RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP JOAO NOE RODRIGUES
Appointed Bishop of Tzaneen 28 January 2010, Ordained 18 April 2010
Address
Ave Maria Pastoral Centre
PO Box 80
Mooketsi
0825
Tel: (015) 395 2215
Fax: (015) 395 2194
Diocesan Office
31 Draai Road
PO Box 261
Tzaneen
0850
Tel: (015) 307) 5244
Fax: (015) 307 3078
The Diocese was originally part of the Abbey Nullius of Pietersburg. The Irish Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart took responsibility for it and sent the first four Priests in 1950. This area was constituted the Prefecture Apostolic of Louis Trichadt on 29 December 1962.
It was established as the Diocese of Louis Trichardt-Tzaneen by Decree of Pope Paul VI on 16 November 1972. By special Decree from Rome on 29 July 1987 the name of the Diocese was changed to that of the Diocese of Tzaneen.
The boundaries are: Zimbabwe in the North, the Diocese of Pietersburg and Witbank in the South, the Kruger National Park and Mozambique in the East, and the Diocese of Pietersburg and by Botswana in the West. It comprises the districts od Letaba and Soutpansberg, all of the former Venda, the districts of Malamulele and Giyani and of Ritavi in the former Gazankulu, the districts of Botlokwa, Sekgosese East, Naphuno and Namakgale in the former Lebowa.
Predecessor: Rt Rev John T Durkin MSC was appointed Prefect Apostolic on 15 February 1963 and Bishop of Louis Trichadt-Tzaneen on 16 November 1972. Ordained Bishop on 4 March 1973 at Dwars River, he retired on 30 September 1984 and died 27 September 1990. Rt Rev Hugh Slattery MSC, appointed Bishop of Louis Trichadt-Tzaneen on 22 June 1984, his Episcopal Ordination was 30 September 1984 at Dwars River Mission. He retired on 28 January 2010.
Area: 49 472 sq.km. Total. Pop: 2, 2 million. Cath.Pop: 48 555
ADMINISTRATION
Vicar General: Very Rev. Fr. Philemon Thobela 074 224 9053
Chancellor: Sr. Sally Duigan OLSH, E-mail: sduigan@mweb.co.za
Cell: 083 462 6347
Diocesan Office: 31 Draai Road, PO Box 261, Tzaneen, 0850
Tel: (015) 307 5244, Fax: (015) 307 3078
Financial Officer
Mrs. Rozani Jacobs, E-mail: rozani@mweb.co.za
Secretary: Mrs. Zarina Kader, E-mail: tzndioc@mweb.co.za
Bookkeeper: Mr. Jude Moagi, E-mail: judemo@mweb.co.za
Diocesan Consultors
Fr. Philemon Thobela, Fr. James Sebastian SVD, Fr. Tom
Devoy SPS, Fr Michael Murphy SPS, Fr Andre Bohas MSC, Fr Frank Gallagher MSC
Diocesan Finance Council
Fr. James Sebastian SVD (Chairperson),
Fr. Jimmy Kennedy SPS, Fr. Adrian McHugh MSC & Grace Letsoalo
Pontifical Mission Societies: Fr. Philemon Thobela, Mr. Matthew Mokgashi
Lenten Appeal: Fr. Philemon Thobela
Ave Maria Pastoral and Development Centre
PO Box 80, Mooketsi, 0825
Tel: (015) 395 2215, Fax: (015) 395 2174. E-mail: avempc@mweb.co.za
Fr. Tom Devoy SPS Cell: 082 408 5050, Sr. Jane Dalton OLSH Cell: 072 552 0697
Sr. Anne Wood OLSH Cell: 072 854 7237, Mr. Matthew Mokgashi Cell: 072 118 5426
Ave Maria Conference Centre: Tel: (015) 395 2408, Fax: (015) 395 2174.
Contact Person: Mrs. Mariaan Stopforth Cell: 083 371 9406.
Kurisanani Aids Office:
Contact Person: Trish Orr, Cell: 083 630 9167
Tel & Fax: (015) 307 6363 E-mail: kurisanani@mweb.co.za
PASTORAL REGIONS
MUSINA-NZHELELE-MAKHADO
Regional Convenor: Fr. Andre Bohas Cell: 082 744 8690
Regional Catechetical Coordinator: Eddy Nevilimadi Cell: 072 982 6596
Parish Coordinators
Musina: Eveline Mobai Cell: 083 434 4926
Nzhelele: Enoch Muhovha 082 259 5984 helped by
Michael Khalushi 082 732 5617
Makhado: Freddy Thovhakale 072 182 6334 helped by
Nombeko Nefale 076 333 0099
DWARS RIVER-MODJADJISKLOOF-ST. SCHOLASTICA
Regional Convenor: Fr. Michael Murphy 082 564 9096
Regional Catechetical Coordinator: Freddy Ramapuputla 072 468 5328
Parish Coordinators
Dwars River: Elias Raphadu 072 535 0340
Modjadjiskloof: Freddy Ramapuputla 072 468 5328 helped by Gilbert Selotole
St. Scholastica: Freddy Baloyi 084 663 6374 helped by
Alois Kubayi 073 286 2949 and Andries Ratombo
TZANEEN-OFCOLACO-PHALABORWA-LONDON
Regional Convenor: Fr. Philemon Thobela 074 224 9053
Regional Catechetical Coordinator: No Appointment yet
Parish Coordinators
Tzaneen: David Begwa 083 515 4681 helped by Agnes Mogashi
Ofcolaco: Norman Mboweni 073 229 9818 helped by
Sr. Anita O’Leary 082 052 9083
Phalaborwa: Margaret Mabunda (015) 783 0678
London: Sr. Bernard Mary 076 479 3421
MALAMULELE-SIBASA-GIYANI
Regional Convenor: Fr. James Sebastian 072 867 5260
Regional Catechetical Coordinator: Joseph Netshikulwe 083 764 6256
Parish Coordinators
Malamulele: Tom Moyo 073 663 2327 helped by Alfred Maluleke 072 979 8665
Sibasa: Gabriel Malaka 082 490 5872 helped by Edward Khampha 082 439 2165
Giyani: Thabitha Chauke 083 360 5114 helped by Chris Mabaso (015) 812 3142
CLINICS & A.R.T. CENTRES
St. Joseph’s Community Centre & Clinic, Sibasa (ART): Tel & Fax: (015) 583 0199
Sacred Heart Clinic, Nzhelele: Tel: (015) 973 6662
Holy Family, Ofcolaco (ART): Tel: (015) 383 9916 Fax (015) 383 9917
Tzaneen Parish Hall (ART): Tel: (015) 307 6955
Sanwamakgope, Parish of St. Scholastica (ART): Sr. Mary Leamy 072 185 9326
SCHOOLS & CARE CENTRES
St. Brendan’s Secondary School
PO Box 30, Bandelierkop, 0800.
Tel: (015) 527 2041 Fax: (015) 527 2044 E-mail: stbrendans@telkomsa.net
Acting-Principal: Mr. Fred Motupa 082 499 5303
St. Scholastica Primary School
PO Box 52, Soekmekaar, 0810
Tel: (015) 975 1286
Principal: Mr. Rufus Mashau 072 141 2917
St. Martin de Porres Primary School: PO Box 56, Musina, 0900
Principal: Mr. Jutas Nkombesekwa 072 295 7047
Holy Rosary Primary School
PO Box 481, Malamulele, 0982
Tel: (015) 851 0365 E-mail: holyrosary@telkomsa.net
Principal: Sr. Hilda Tucker MSHR 082 748 7525
Our Lady of Peace Lower Primary School
PO Box 127, Makhado, 0920
Principal: Sr. Rose Mathews CMC Tel: (015) 516 0566
Schools for the Mentally Handicapped
Madombidzha & Madodonga
Contact Person: Sr. Cecilia Joseph CMC Tel: (015) 516 3565
Bakhita Village, Dwars River: Boarding Home for Orphaned & Needy Girls
PO Box 24, Bandelierkop, 0800 Tel: (015) 527 1977
Director: Sr. Merrilyn Lee OLSH 071 510 8360
Holy Family Care Centre, Ofcolaco
Referral Centre for Orphans & Mothers with HIV/AIDS
PO Box 204, Ofcolaco, 0854, Tel: (015) 383 9916
Fax: (015) 383 9917, E-mail: directorhfam@mweb.co.za
Director: Sr. Mary Stevens OLSH 071 288 2536
PROMOTERS & COORDINATORS
Catechetics, Liturgy, Small Christian Communities
Fr. Tom Devoy SPS
Cell: 082 408 5050
AIDS Apostolate Coordinator
Sr. Anita O’Leary SSJG Cell: 082 052 9083
Natural Family Planning
Sr. Anne Wood OLSH Cell: 072 854 7237
Vocations Directors
Fr. PJ Fitzgerald SPS (Coordinator) Cell: 079 317 2856,
Fr. Philemon Thobela 074 224 9053, Fr. Andrew Shingange 072 087 2529
Life and Justice Issues Coordinator
Benedict Moila Cell: 082 696 7003
DIOCESAN COUNCILS & TEAMS
Diocesan Pastoral Council Chairperson: Magdalene Mathedimosa 073 706 4951
Youth Ministry Support Team: Fr. Andrew Shingange 072 087 2529,
Fr. Frank Gallagher MSC 082 664 1393,
Fr. Andre Stephan MSC 082 719 0179
CHAPLAINCIES / SPIRITUAL ADVISORS
Sodality of St. Anne: Fr. Philemon Thobela Cell: 074 224 9053
Sodality of the Sacred Heart: Fr. Andre Stephan MSC Cell: 082 719 0179
Catholic Women’s Association: Fr. James Sebastian SVD Cell: 072 867 5260
Catholic Women’s League: Fr. Jimmy Kennedy SPS Cell: 072 417 7500
Sodality of the Immaculate Conception: Sr. Jane Dalton OLSH Cell: 072 552 0697
St. Brendan’s School: Fr. Michael Murphy SPS Cell: 082 564 9096
Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Andre Bohas MSC Cell: 082 744 8690
Chairperson: Mr. Eddy Nevilimadi Cell: 072 982 6596
Prison Ministry: Fr. Frank Gallagher MSC 082 664 1393, Fr. Tim Gleeson MSC Cell: 079 374 8135, Sr. Flowerlet CMC Tel: (015) 516 3565
Military Camps: Musina – Fr. Adrian McHugh MSC Cell: 082 337 6975,
Phalaborwa – Fr. Silas Rangwaga Cell: 082 781 0778
CATECHISTS – HIGHVELD
Sibasa: Joseph Netshikulwe 083 764 6256 & Norman Tshifura 072 171 0434
Malamulele: Tom Moyo 073 663 2327 & Joyce Mbhokota 073 393 8470
Nzhelele: Edward Nevilimadi 072 982 6596, Enoch Muhovha 082 259 5984,
Callisto Mudau 084 663 3670.
St. Scholastica: Alois Kubayi073 286 2949, Freddy Baloyi 084 663 6374,
Andries Ratombo.
Dwars River: Elias Raphadu 072 535 0340
CATECHISTS – LOWVELD
Olifants River: Alfred Malepe 082 393 4654
Ofcolaco: Norman Mboweni 073 229 9818
Modjadjiskloof: Freddy Ramapuputla 072 468 5328, Gilbert Selotole 082 673 4570
Tzaneen: David Begwa 083 515 4681
Religious Congregations
Apostles of Jesus (AJ)
1. St. Scholastica
PO Box 172, Mulima, 0817
Fr. Nikomedius Mwacha Fr. Gervazio Kyarimpa
2. Holy Family, Ofcolaco
PO Box 227, Ofcolaco, 0854
Fr. George Opio, Fr. Christopher Babona
Divine Word Missionaries (SVD)
1. St. Augustine’s, Parish of Giyani
PO Box 1434, Giyani, 0826
Fr. James Sebastian Koottiyaniyil, E-mail: svdgiyani@proaccess.co.za
2. St. Benedict’s, Parish of Malamulele
PO Box 547, Malamulele, 0982
Fr. Jean Chrysostome Kiyala Kimbuku, E-mail: jeanchrysk@megabits.co.za
Fr. John Kennedy Sinnappan, E-mail: sjkennedy@rediffmail.com
Fr. Wojciech Zolty, E-mail: baca@kr.home.pl
Fidei Donum Priests:
Parish of Dwars River
PO Box 1242, Dwars River, 0812
Fr. Anthony Akpanessien, E-mail: amatasien@yahoo.co.uk
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC)
1. Our Lady of Peace, Parish of Makhado, MSC House
PO Box 598, Makhado, 0920.
Fr. Frank Gallagher , E-mail: frankp@icon.co.za, Fr. Tim Gleeson E-mail: tog@mweb.co.za
2. Christ the King, Parish of Musina
PO Box 735, Musina, 0900.
Fr. Adrian McHugh, E-mail: amchugh@iafrica.com
3. Sacred Heart, Parish of Nzhelele
PO Box 161, Makhado, 0920.
Fr. Andre Bohas, E-mail: andbohas@mweb.co.za, Fr. Jacques Mbongo, E-mail: jackmbongo@gmail.com
4. St. Joseph’s Thohoyandou, Parish of Sibasa
Private Bag X2444, Sibasa, 0970.
Fr. Ignatius Endo, Fr. Andre Stephan, E-mail: asteph@mailbox.co.za
5. Holy Family, Parish of Ofcolaco
PO Box 227, Ofcolaco, 0854.
Fr. Pat Galvin, Fr. Patrick McGlanaghy
St. Patrick’s Missionary Society (SPS):
1. Most Holy Trinity, Parish of Tzaneen
PO Box 1125, Tzaneen, 0850
Fr. Jimmy Kennedy, E-mail: jkennedy@polka.co.za
2. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Parish of Dwars River
PO Box 1242, Dwars River, 0812
Fr. Michael Murphy, E-mail: mjmurphysps@gmail.com
3. St. Boniface, Parish of Modjadjiskloof
PO Box 145, Modjadjiskloof, 0835.
Fr. Martin O’Connor
4. Good Shepherd, Parish of Phalaborwa
PO Box 295, Phalaborwa, 1390
Fr. PJ Fitzgerald, E-mail: pjfitzgerald@telkomsa.net
5. Ave Maria Pastoral Centre
PO Box 80, Mooketsi, 0825
Fr. Tom Devoy, E-mail: tdevoy@yebo.co.za
RELIGIOUS BROTHERS
Apostles of Jesus
St. Scholastica Parish
PO Box 172, Mulima, 0817
Br. John Bosco Opio
De La Salle Brothers
St. Brendan’s Catholic School, PO Box 30, Bandelierkop, 0800.
Br. Michael Loran E-mail: michaeljloran@hotmail.com
Br. Timothy Mc Laughlin E-mail: jjmclaughlin70@hotmail.com
Br. Laurence Broderick E-mail: blaurence@metroweb.co.za
Br. Anthony Furniss (Projects)
Br Patrick Letswalo (Teaching Staff)
CONVENTS
Bon Secour Sisters (CCBS)
PO Box 4306, Louis Trichardt, 0920
Sr. Mary Leamy, 072 185 9326, E-mail: maryleamyster@gmail.com
Sr. Martina Mulcahy, 072 185 9302, E-mail: martinamulcahy08@gmail.com
Sr. Rosa Sanchez, 071 325 0673, E-mail: cristichigne_xto@hotmail.com
Sr. Nora Jimenez, 071 325 0677, E-mail: hnanorajimenez@hotmail.com
Carmelite Sisters (CMC)
PO Box 127, Makhado, 0920, Tel: (015) 516 3565.
E-mail: cmcsrs@ccmail.co.za
Sr. Flowerlet, Sr. Rose Mathews
Sr. Cecilia Joseph, Sr. Smitha Maria
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH)
1. OLSH Regional House
PO Box 2115, Tzaneen, 0850 .
Tel: (015) 307 4233, Fax: (015) 307 6058.
Sr. Sally Duigan 083 462 6347, E-mail: sduigan@mweb.co.za
Sr. Christine Martin 072 437 7034, E-mail: christinemar@mweb.co.za
Sr. Lee Davison 076 383 6338, E-mail: lmdolsh@hotmail.com
Sr. Eugenia Tabane (Pretoria – Holy Cross Home)
2. Holy Family Care Centre
PO Box 204, Ofcolaco, 0854.
Tel: (015) 3839916.
Sr. Mary Stevens 071 288 2536, E-mail: maryfdnsc@hotmail.com
Sr. Elly Van Dijk 079 562 0800, E-mail: zr.elly@fdnsc.org
Sr. Helene Korompis 083 893 8820, E-mail: helenekorompis@yahoo.com
Sr. Gabriella Monumwesa 076 842 6630, E-mail: gmwesa@hotmail.com
3. Dwars River
PO Box 24, Bandelierkop, 0800. Tel: (015) 527 2043.
Sr. Merrilyn Lee 071 510 8360, E-mail: merrilynlee@hotmail.com
Sr. Regina Lavu 072 642 8736, E-mail: lavuregina@hotmail.com
Sr. Anne-Marie Okakomi Walo 072 974 3344, E-mail: anokwal@yahoo.fr
Sr. Pauline Dilou 072 826 5287, E-mail: paulinedilou@yahoo.com.au
4. Nzhelele
PO Box 1189, Makhado, 0920. Tel & Fax: (015) 973 6662.
Sr. Mairead Kelleher, Sr. Klara Rahayu 076 856 9026
5. Ave Maria Pastoral Centre
PO Box 80, Mooketsi, 0850.
Tel: (015) 395 2215, Fax: (015) 395 2174.
Sr. Anne Wood 072 854 7237 E-mail: sranne@mweb.co.za
Sr. Jane Dalton 072 552 0697 E-mail: cjdalton@mweb.co.za
Holy Cross Sisters (HC)
PO Box 878, Musina, 0900. Tel: (015) 534 0403.
Sr. Wilfrid Hickey
Sr. Margaret Mary Sephula
Sr. Clara Mogemi
Holy Spirit Sisters (SSPS)
1. Sibasa Parish
PO Box 258, Levubu, 0929.
Tel & Fax: (015) 583 0193. E-mail: stjosephart@proacess.co.za
Sr. Dorota (Dorothy) Zok 076 042 3840, Sr. Marita Kurian 072 610 7826
2. London Mission
PO Box 20, Ofcolaco, 0854.
E-mail: london_ssps@yahoo.com
Sr. Bernard Mary Kommattathil – 076 479 3421, Sr. Karolina Bere Besin – 072 783 2608 Sr. Petroneldis Wea – 076 222 0692
Missionary Sisters of the Assumption (MSA)
PO Box 1874, Phalaborwa, 1390
Tel: (015) 783 0034, E-mail: msa.lulekani@xsinet.co.za
Sr. Margaret Rose McCann 076 093 2666, Sr. Rita Flynn 076 064 7957
Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary (MSHR):
PO Box 481, Malamulele, 0982. Tel & Fax: (015) 851 0252.
E-mail: holyr@mweb.co.za
Sr. Mairin O’Keeffe, Sr. Eilish Higgins
Sr. Bernadette Ngene, Sr. Hilda Tucker
Sisters of Mercy (RSM)
PO Box 1242, Dwars River, 0812. Tel: (015) 527 1977.
Sr. Theresa Foley, 078 560 4789 E-mail: srtfoley@gmail.com
Sisters of St. John of God (SSJG)
PO Box 1480, Tzaneen, 0850.
Tel: (015) 307 5654 / 5718.
Sr. Anita O’Leary 082 052 9083, E-mail: anitasjg@mweb.co.za
Sr. Denise Maloney 076 346 7815, E-mail: denise.maloney@ssjg.org
Sr. Anne-Marie Ryan 082 052 9094, E-mail: ryanannie1@mweb.co.za
Sr. Mary Carroll 076 391 7242, E-mail: marycarrollsjg@hotmail.com
PARISHES
TZANEEN
Most Holy Trinity Cathedral (1954)
PO Box 1125, Tzaneen, 0850.
Tel: (015) 307 6845 Fax: (015) 307 6955.
Outstations Motupa, Mokgolobotho, Lenyenye, Molokwa, Xihoko, Dan,
Pulaneng, Khujwana, Mandlakazi, Khopo, Mariveni, Muhlava, Nkowankowa,
Shikwambana.
Institutions & Contact Persons:
Daughters of OLSH, Tel: 015) 307 4233.
Sisters of St. John of God, Tel: (015) 307 5654 / 5718.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator & PPC Secretary: Rosina Masedi
Tel & Fax: (015) 307 6955.
Fr. Philemon Thobela & Fr. Jimmy Kennedy SPS
DWARS RIVER
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (1951)
PO Box 1242, Dwars River, 0812. Tel: (015) 527 0042, Fax: 086 544 8409.
Outstations: Ramokgopa, Sekonye, Eisleben, Matseke, Ha-Pasha, Mphakane, Makgato, Sekakene, Ramatjowe.
Institutions & Contact Persons: Daughters of OLSH, Tel: (015) 527 2043,
De La Salle Brothers, Tel & Fax: (015) 527 2042, St. Brendan’s School,
Tel: (015) 527 2041, Bakhita Village, Tel: 015) 527 1977,
Volunteers House: Sr. Theresa Foley RSM, Tel: (015) 527 1977,
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sello Kgatla 072 718 7259.
Fr. Michael Murphy SPS & Fr. Anthony Akpanessien
GIYANI
St. Augustine’s
PO Box 1434, Giyani, 0826. Tel: (015) 812 0165.
Outstations: Thomo, Homu 14.
Home Based Care: Cynthia Mashele 072 563 7117.
Fr. James Sebastian SVD
MAKHADO
Our Lady of Peace (1924)
PO Box 127, Makhado, 0920.
Tel: (015) 516 0566, Fax: (015) 516 2727.
Outstations: Tshikota, Madombidzha, Rathidili, Magau, Gogobole, Makhitha, Ramahantsha, Madodonga, Muraleni, Tshikwarani, Waterval, Vleifontein (Munzhedzi)
Institutions & Contact Persons: Carmelite Sisters, Tel: (015) 516 3565.
Bon Secour Sisters: el: (015) 516 3474.
Our Lady of Peace Lower Primary School, Tel: (015) 516 0566.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Lorraine Mphilo, Tel: (015) 516 0566.
MSC House: 48 Burger Street, Makhado, 0920, Tel: (015) 516 2727/6.
Director: Fr. Tim Gleeson MSC 079 374 8135.
Drop-In Centre/Night Shelter: (no land line) 23 Voster Street, Makhado,0920.
Director: Fr. Frank Gallagher MSC 082 664 1393.
Jesuit Refugee Service, Tel & Fax: (015) 516 3066.
Thandie Hadebe 072 513 8817, Benedict Moila 082 696 7003, Fr. Frank Gallagher MSC, Fr. Tim Gleeson MSC, Fr. Gary Smith (Temp.) 071 037 8969
MALAMULELE
St. Benedict’s
PO Box 547, Malamulele, 0982, Tel: (015) 851 0501
Outstations: Green Farm, Xigalo, Makumeke, Tlangelani, Xigamani, Ntlhaveni-C, Ntlhaveni-D, Mphakati, Manghena, Mphambo, Xithlelani, Gandlanani, St. Michael (Mtititi)
Institutions & Contact Persons: Sisters of the Holy Rosary, Tel: (015) 851 0252.
Holy Rosary Primary School, Tel: (015) 851 0365.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Emma Maluleke 082 357 7194.
Fr. Jean Chrysostome Kiyala Kimbuku SVD & Fr. John Kennedy SVD, Fr. Wojciech Zolty SVD
MODJADJISKLOOF
St. Boniface (1954)
Boltman Road / PO Box 145, Modjadjiskloof, 0835. Tel: (015) 309 9420.
Outstations: Ga-Kgapane, Moshakga, Madumeleng, Madumane, Matipane, Mapalle, Sekgopo, Jamela, Modjadji College of Education, Masalanabo High School.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Mary Carroll 076 391 7242.
Fr. Martin O’Connor SPS
MUSINA: Christ the King (1951), 40 Willem Smit /PO Box 735, Musina, 0900.
Tel: (015) 534 2085.
Outstations: Nancefield, Harper, Campbell
Institutions & Contact Persons: Holy Cross Sisters, Tel: (015) 534 0403,
Tsepang Care Centre: Xoliso Nkundlande 083 475 1889,
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Annecia Chauke 073 144 3056.
Fr. Adrian McHugh MSC
NZHELELE
Sacred Heart
PO Box 161, Makhado, 0920. Tel: (015) 973 6661,
Fax: (015) 973 6664.
Outstations: Dzanani, Tshirolwe, Luvhalani, Tshituni, Divhani, Mauluma, Phadzima, Dzata, Rabali, Tshedza, Tshiswenda, Gogogo, Murunwa, Maelula, Tshilamba, Mukondeni, Rambuda, Raliphaswa, Matanda, RDP-Makungwi
Institutions & Contact Persons: Daughters of OLSH:(015) 973 6662,
Volunteers House: Tel: (015) 973 6663, AIDS Office, Tel: (015) 973 0018
Secretary: Ms. Tshiwela Malaka 082 863 2660.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Fr. Andre Bohas MSC 082 744 8690.
AIDS Awareness Programmes: Eddy Nevilimadi 073 218 9036
Fr. Andre Bohas MSC & Fr. Jacques Mbongo MSC
OFCOLACO
Holy Family (1951)
PO Box 227, Ofcolaco, 0854.
Outstations: Lorraine, Tickeyline, Balloon, Moshate, Sofaya, Bonn, Calais, Hoveni, Rhulani, Mokgapeng, Shiluvane, Burgersdorp, Mafarana, Mbhetane.
Institutions & Contact Persons: Daughters of OLSH: (015) 383 9916,
Holy Family Care Centre: (015) 516 383 9916, AIDS Office, Burgersdorp: Susan Shipalana 076 674 1039
Fr. George Opio AJ & Fr. Christopher Babona AJ
OLIFANTS RIVER / LONDON MISSION
Our Lady of the Assumption (1962)
PO Box 20, Ofcolaco, 0854. Tel: 078 445 3149
Outstations: Enable, Metz, Bismark, Madeira, Makgaung, Turkey, Mabins A, Mabins B, Crossong, Sedawa, Finala, Oaks, Willows, Butshwana A, Butshwana B, Worcester, Khutšong, Molalane.
Institutions & Contact Persons: Holy Spirit Sisters.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Bernard Mary SSpS 076 479 3421
Fr. Andrew Shingange E-mail: nhlahla@hotmail.com & Fr. Martin Magoro
PHALABORWA
Good Shepherd (1966)
21 Haarlem Street / PO Box 295, Phalaborwa, 1390. Tel: (015) 781 0771.
Outstations: Namakgale, Lulekani, Makhushane, Maseke, Mashishimale, Humulani.
Institutions & Contact Persons: Sisters of the Assumption, Tel: (015) 783 0034,
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Rita Flynn MSA, Cell: 076 064 7957,
Tel: (015) 783 0041. Fr. PJ Fitzgerald SPS
ST. SCHOLASTICA
St. Scholastica (1926)
PO Box 172, Mulima, 0817.
Tel: (015) 975 1191.
Outstations: Muwaweni, Barotta, Rotterdam, Tiyani, Tshivhuyuni, Mamphaki, Mpofu, Moila, Pfananani, Lambani, Mukondeni, Mamaila, Molima, Sephukubye, Senwamakgope, Itireleng, Soekmekaar, Thakalani.
Institutions: Primary School (Venda Medium), Tel: (015) 975 1286, St. Scholastica Clinic (Temporarily Closed).
Fr. Gervazio Kyarimpa AJ & Fr. Nikomedius Mwacha AJ & Br. John Bosco Opio AJ
SIBASA
St. Joseph’s Thohoyandou (1967)
Private Bag X2444, Sibasa, 0970.
Tel & Fax: (015) 962 5929.
Outstations: Sibasa District:Makwarela, Duthuni, Ngovhela, Shayandima Vuwani District: St Joseph’s, Rembander, Tshakhuma, Tshino, Manamani Matangari District: Matangar, Mbahela, Nweli, Tshidzini Malavuwe District: Tshikambe, Matsika, Malamangwa, Muraga.
Institutions: Holy Spirit Sisters, Tel & Fax: (015) 583 0193,
St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Tel & Fax: (015) 583 0199,
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Marita Kurian SSpS 072 610 7826.
Fr. Ignatius Endo MSC & Fr. Andre Stephan MSC
CLERGY IN THE DIOCESE
AKPANESSIEN, Anthony – 079 151 4108, Dwars River
BABONA, Christopher – 073 752 3851, Ofcolaco
BOHAS, Andre – 082 744 8690, Nzhelele
DEVOY, Tom – 082 408 5050, Mooketsi
ENDO, Ignatius – (015) 962 5929, Sibasa
FITZGERALD, Patrick Joseph – 079 317 2856, Phalaborwa
GALLAGHER, Frank – 082 664 1393, Makhado
GALVIN, Pat – 082 852 3045, Ofcolaco
GLEESON, Tim – 079 374 8135, Makhado
KENNEDY, Jimmy – 072 417 7500, Tzaneen
KENNEDY, John – 079 954 1645, Malamulele
KIYALA KIMBUKU, Chrysostome – 078 880 3094, Malamulele
KYARIMPA, Gervazio 078 957 5872, St Scholastica
MAGORO, Martin – 071 143 4606, Olifants River / London Mission
MBONGO, Jacques – 084 940 4800, Nzhelele
McGLANAGHY, Patrick – (015) 383 9916, Ofcolaco
McHUGH, Adrian – 082 337 6975, Musina
MURPHY, Fr. Michael – 082 564 9096, Dwars River
MWACHA, Fr. Nikomedius – 078 960 3309, St Scholastica
O’CONNOR, Fr. Martin – 082 935 1106, Modjadjiskloof
OPIO, Fr. George – 078 960 0712, Ofcolaco
SEBASTIAN, Fr. James – 072 867 5260, Giyani
SELEMELA, Fr. John – 0039 338 737 5343, ROME
SHINGANGE, Fr. Andrew – 072 087 2529, Olifants River / London Mission
SLATTERY, Bishop Hugh – 082 495 4713, Tzaneen
STEPHAN, Fr. Andre – 082 719 0179, Sibasa
THOBELA, Fr. Philemon – 074 224 9053, Tzaneen
ZOLTY, Fr. Wojciech – 073 638 4497, Malamulele
OTHER CLERGY
BRODERICK, Br. Laurence FSC – (015) 527 2042
FURNISS, Br. Anthony FSC – (015) 527 2042
LORAN, Br. Michael FSC – 072 077 6197
McLAUGHLIN, Br. Tim FSC – 076 095 5221
OPIO, Br. John Bosco AJ 083 875 1054
DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE
LETLALO, Jonas (Retired) – 082 424 1361 Parish of Sibasa
LETLALO, Simon (Retired) – 084 717 8555 Parish of Modjadjiskloof
MANABELA, Philemon (Retired) – Parish of Makhado
MOHLALA, Emmanuel – 076 506 0517 Parish of Olifants River
